Post by nuffsaid on Feb 5, 2012 21:01:52 GMT -5

Yea, first Bonnaroo.

I really don't think the heat will be a huge issue tho. I'm from south Alabama, so I'm fairly acclimated to the high humidity and the ungodly heat of the south. But most of all, I know how and what to do to survive in that type of weather. Thats why I want to make sure I have a nice shade chill spot.

Post by abrakapokus on Feb 5, 2012 22:45:28 GMT -5

I really don't think the heat will be a huge issue tho. I'm from south Alabama, so I'm fairly acclimated to the high humidity and the ungodly heat of the south. But most of all, I know how and what to do to survive in that type of weather. Thats why I want to make sure I have a nice shade chill spot.

Thanks for the help man...

I can just say as someone who lives in East Tennessee and grew up in Mobile Alabama it's a huge issue. You don't realize it until you realize it so prepare for the worst. You are def at the right spot though!

Post by wednesdaygrrl on Feb 19, 2012 9:49:11 GMT -5

Hey all! This is only my second 'roo (first was 2006) and my friend and I decided to rent an on-site RV. Has anyone done that before (and is willing to share their experience), or is this the first year that's been an option?

Post by bug512 on Feb 19, 2012 18:50:42 GMT -5

Hey all! This is only my second 'roo (first was 2006) and my friend and I decided to rent an on-site RV. Has anyone done that before (and is willing to share their experience), or is this the first year that's been an option?

TIA,Amy

Here is a thread that started the other day. Some people are chiming in.

Post by Dave Maynar on Feb 22, 2012 8:06:42 GMT -5

In general, you can have quiet and you can have close, but you can't have quiet and close. Most of the close spots are by default going to be noisier due to sound bleed from the stages and heavier foot traffic on the roads.

Post by Dave Maynar on Feb 22, 2012 8:08:59 GMT -5

On Get Satisfaction, a couple of people have had the question about if something is an RV or not. The two current questions involve a Dodge Sprinter and a short school bus. Would these be considered RVs or not?

Post by bug512 on Feb 22, 2012 10:06:31 GMT -5

On Get Satisfaction, a couple of people have had the question about if something is an RV or not. The two current questions involve a Dodge Sprinter and a short school bus. Would these be considered RVs or not?

From the Bonnaroo website:

According to our Bonnaroo dictionary, an RV is defined as any vehicle larger either in length, width or height than a normal 15-passenger van. This means any oversized vehicle, trailer, towed camper or bus is considered to be an RV. (Important: A box truck is not an RV. It is a box truck and box trucks are not allowed.)

Post by the1andonlykegmi on Feb 23, 2012 18:41:20 GMT -5

I've tried looking everywhere, but I can't find an answer anywhere. I bought an RV pass and my plans fell through with the RV. So, i was thinking of renting a Uhaul trailer to use the RV pass. Do they have separate parking for trailers or am I going to be parked next to RVs. I wanna be able to get the larger camping space, but I don't want the generator fumes helping me sleep longer than I need.

Post by bug512 on Feb 23, 2012 21:38:18 GMT -5

I've tried looking everywhere, but I can't find an answer anywhere. I bought an RV pass and my plans fell through with the RV. So, i was thinking of renting a Uhaul trailer to use the RV pass. Do they have separate parking for trailers or am I going to be parked next to RVs. I wanna be able to get the larger camping space, but I don't want the generator fumes helping me sleep longer than I need.

Good question.

If they do allow you into the grounds with a U-Haul trailer you would be parked next to and with all the other RV's and trailers. Note a trailer and RV are the same thing.

But here might be the issue. Is a U-haul trailer the same thing as a box truck?

From the website:According to our Bonnaroo dictionary, an RV is defined as any vehicle larger either in length, width or height than a normal 15-passenger van. This means any oversized vehicle, trailer, towed camper or bus is considered to be an RV. (Important: A box truck is not an RV. It is a box truck and box trucks are not allowed.)

Personally if they do allow you in with the U-Haul trailer I think they would put you in regular camping, not in the RV section.

Another question is, why do you need a U-Haul trailer? How much stuff do you have?And... Is your vehicle capable of towing a trailer?

Post by Dave Maynar on Feb 23, 2012 22:22:14 GMT -5

If they do allow you into the grounds with a U-Haul trailer you would be parked next to and with all the other RV's and trailers. Note a trailer and RV are the same thing.

But here might be the issue. Is a U-haul trailer the same thing as a box truck?

From the website:According to our Bonnaroo dictionary, an RV is defined as any vehicle larger either in length, width or height than a normal 15-passenger van. This means any oversized vehicle, trailer, towed camper or bus is considered to be an RV. (Important: A box truck is not an RV. It is a box truck and box trucks are not allowed.)

Personally if they do allow you in with the U-Haul trailer I think they would put you in regular camping, not in the RV section.

Another question is, why do you need a U-Haul trailer? How much stuff do you have?And... Is your vehicle capable of towing a trailer?

Sorry I can't help more....

Bug,Why do you think they would put him in GA rather than RV? The definition seems to make it pretty clear that anything towed = RV. You do bring up an excellent point about it being the same idea as a box truck.

Post by the1andonlykegmi on Feb 24, 2012 15:20:48 GMT -5

It's not that I'm bring a lot of things to necessitate a trailer. It's just because i bought the pass and even though I won't have the RV I would like the extra space I would get without having to camp in tent city. What can I say I'm greedy.

Post by putthecokeonmydick on Feb 27, 2012 0:52:07 GMT -5

Question...?We rented a 28 foot class c...the company i rented it from informed me that the generator in the rv is a propane generator and would not last the weekend...so they rented me a gas generator as well...since the generator isn't internatl and not connected to the gas tank for the rv i'm assuming i'll have to fill it up over the coarse of the weekend...what's the best safest way to bring/store extra gas for the generator...thanks in advance!

Post by bug512 on Feb 27, 2012 10:47:56 GMT -5

Question...?We rented a 28 foot class c...the company i rented it from informed me that the generator in the rv is a propane generator and would not last the weekend...so they rented me a gas generator as well...since the generator isn't internatl and not connected to the gas tank for the rv i'm assuming i'll have to fill it up over the coarse of the weekend...what's the best safest way to bring/store extra gas for the generator...thanks in advance!

They / you are correct. A propane generator will not last the weekend.

When we had our Honda EU3000 we would take it down with a full tank (3 gallons) and take a additional 10 (2-5 gallon cans). This would get us by for the weekend.

I think there is a limit of two 5 gallon gas containers?? Check the website.

Note, you will not be able to run this 24 hours a day with this amount of fuel.

Personally I would ask for a motorhome with one with a built in gas generator..Reason is, hauling the generator and the extra containers for gas.

Post by nicthedick85 on Feb 27, 2012 11:11:24 GMT -5

It's not that I'm bring a lot of things to necessitate a trailer. It's just because i bought the pass and even though I won't have the RV I would like the extra space I would get without having to camp in tent city. What can I say I'm greedy.

If you have a companion pass you could always say your RV is coming in later and you are saving the spot. Not sure this would actually work.

Post by bug512 on Feb 27, 2012 11:21:51 GMT -5

It's not that I'm bring a lot of things to necessitate a trailer. It's just because i bought the pass and even though I won't have the RV I would like the extra space I would get without having to camp in tent city. What can I say I'm greedy.

If you have a companion pass you could always say your RV is coming in later and you are saving the spot. Not sure this would actually work.